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Sisulu clarifies number of official trips travelled

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Pretoria - The former Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Lindiwe Sisulu has noted with serious concern the incorrect and misleading information submitted by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans on her official travel using the South African Air Force Reserve Squadron.

Govt welcomes rhino poaching ruling

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Pretoria - Government has welcomed the 40-year prison sentence that was handed down to Thai national, Chumlong Lemtongthai, for rhino poaching.

Dept takes technology to rural schools

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Pretoria - The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform recently donated Macbooks and other ICT equipment to Gaopotlake High in Mokgalwaneng as part of a project to bring the best available technology and practical skills to schools.

Deputy President chairs HRDCSA

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Pretoria - The 9th seating of the Human Resource Development Council of South Africa (HRDCSA) chaired by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe was held on Friday at the Sefako Mapogo Makgatho Presidential Guest House.

Nkoana-Mashabane to undertake working visit to Russia

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Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana Mashabane will travel to Moscow, the Russian Federation for the 11th Session of South Africa-Russia Joint Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC).

Vulnerable groups still marginalised - Xingwana

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Pretoria - While South Africa has a progressive legislative environment, many rural women, children, and people with disabilities are still marginalised with limited access to opportunities, resources, environments and the technical support to afford them independence, dignity and self-sufficiency.

Mpuma youth inspired to grab development opportunities

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Secunda - Deputy Minister for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Obed Bapela, has urged the youth of Secunda to take full advantage of government's massive infrastructure development drive earmarked for their area.

SA, Uganda commit to stronger economic ties

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Pretoria - South Africa says its close economic relationship with Uganda is set to be strengthened following the first Joint Commission of Cooperation (JCC) meeting in Pretoria on Friday.

Govt explores ways to unlock rural wealth

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Johannesburg - Government says it will use the two-day Communal Property Association (CPA) workshop to explore ways in which communal land located in rural areas can benefit those who live on it by unlocking the underlying mineral wealth.

Brics leaders commit to forming Development Bank

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Pretoria - Recognising the pressing need for enhancing the flow of development finance, leaders of the five-nation Brics bloc have directed their finance ministers to work towards forming a Development Bank that would cater for the needs of developing countries.

Motorists warned ahead of Easter break

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Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has once again called on road users to exercise extra caution on the country's roads, as traffic volumes are expected to increase from Friday ahead of the Easter holidays.

Bafana ready to face Teranga Lions

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Pretoria - Bafana Bafana are in a confident mood ahead of their international clash against the Teranga Lions of Senegal tonight at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Zuma welcomes Brics declaration

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the Delhi Declaration issued by leaders of Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), saying it will invigorate their collective resolve to find global solutions to global challenges.